This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we ask an expert to tackle some aspect of fantasy writing (cultures, weapons, horses, etc.) or a scientific / technological concept pervasive in science fiction. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Spencer Ellsworth has written four drafts, at […]
Fact in Fantasy (#FactInFantasy) Series
Fantasy novels often draw on real-world concepts, either from history or present day. Good world-building relies on everything from economics to military strategy to animal husbandry.
The goal of this blog series is to go in-depth on these topics -- with help from people who have experience and expertise -- to help fantasy authors get the details right. For more information, see the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy main page.
Female Professions of Medieval Europe
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we ask an expert to tackle some aspect of fantasy writing (cultures, weapons, horses, etc.) or a scientific / technological concept pervasive in science fiction. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Jerry Quinn is a classical actor and […]
The Hard Facts of Wilderness Survival
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. The Expert: Rebecca Mowry Today’s expert is wildlife biologist Rebecca […]
Traditional Superstitions for Writers
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we ask an expert to tackle some aspect of fantasy writing (cultures, weapons, horses, etc.) or a scientific / technological concept pervasive in science fiction. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert E.B. Wheeler has an MA in European […]
France as a Fantasy Culture
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific concepts pervasive in sci-fi or cultural/historical topics relevant to fantasy, with input from a real-world expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Today’s expert is me, Dan Koboldt. Believe it or […]
